INCOSE-LA - Key Persons


A Fellows

A Fellows Selection Committee to review Fellows nominations for eligibility against the Fellow Award criteria and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Alexandra Kowalski

Job Titles:
  • Operations Assistant

Amy E. Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Https: / / Utc - Iase.Uconn.Edu / Education

Andrew Murrell

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Senior Systems Engineer With a Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Andrew Murrell is a Senior Systems Engineer with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona with vast experience in Aerospace Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems and Research and Development. He has worked as a Systems Engineer at Rockwell Collins, where he founded their Electro Mechanical Systems Engineering Community of Practice (CoP). Recently, he worked as the lead Eaton Aerospace research and development Systems Engineer and developed numerous patents. Andrew participates in and supports INCOSE-LA events, leadership meetings, WSRCs, and volunteers as an event photographer (one of his hobbies). He received the 2018 INCOSE-LA Presidents Award from Phyllis Marbach as well as received a Certification of Recognition from Mark Mckelvin in 2019. Additionally, Andrew's support was instrumental in Safran Electronics and Defense (previously Rockwell Collins) becoming an INCOSE CAB member last year. He certified as an INCOSE CSEP and UCI Project Manager last year.

Bruce Peters

Job Titles:
  • Torch Technologies / Torch Technologies

Carol Berardino

Job Titles:
  • Certification Operations Manager

Carrie Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper / CAB Administrator

Christian W. Rausch

Job Titles:
  • Bombardier Transportation / Bombardier Transportation

Christine Kowalski

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager

Cihan H. Dagli

Job Titles:
  • Missouri University of Science & Technology / Missouri University of Science & Technology

Colin J. Neill

Job Titles:
  • Pennsylvania State University / Pennsylvania State University

Courtney Wright

Job Titles:
  • Systems Engineering Professional Certification Program Manager

Daniel Winton

Job Titles:
  • Membership Director
  • Director, Membership

Danielle DeRoche

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Manager
  • Certification Assistant

Deborah Cannon


Devon D. Clark

Job Titles:
  • Deloitte Consulting, LLC

Dorothy Beneviste - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Engineering Leader
Dorothy is an experienced engineering leader across multiple skill areas, suppliers and contractors. She is a highly motivated agent of change and an accomplished senior project engineer at Boeing in airplane life cycle from product development through aircraft final delivery. Dorothy manages large-scale, complex 2nd Century technology solutions using generative design tools, model-based systems engineering and additive manufacturing to reduce complex parts design using digital models. Dorothy is passionate about nurturing our underserved youth to pursue STEM education and careers at our local universities.

Dr. Mark McKelvin

Job Titles:
  • Programs Director
  • Director, Programs
  • Senior Project Lead in Digital Engineering at the Aerospace Corporation
Dr. Mark McKelvin is a Senior Project Lead in Digital Engineering at The Aerospace Corporation and an Adjunct Faculty member in the System Architecting and Engineering graduate program at the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering. In his current role at The Aerospace Corporation, he serves as the technical authority for implementing digital engineering across the space enterprise for a variety of customers. Prior to joining the Aerospace Corporation, he led the development of model-based engineering technology and techniques for space system development at the National Aeronautics Space Administration Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a software systems engineer, electrical systems engineer, and fault protection engineer. Prior experience in the design, modeling, and analysis of cyber-physical systems and embedded systems is exhibited in roles at General Motors Research, Army Research Laboratory, Intel Corporation, Sandia National Labs, and HRL. He is a past President the International Council on Systems Engineering, Los Angeles Chapter and an alumni of the INCOSE Technical Leadership Institute. He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clark Atlanta University.

Edwin Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Systems Planning and Analysis / Systems Planning and Analysis

ERIC ARMSTRONG

Job Titles:
  • Strategic Technical Services LLC / Strategic Technical Services LLC

Erik Wilkinson

Job Titles:
  • Ball Aerospace / Ball Aerospace

Fred Lawler

Job Titles:
  • Newsletter Editor

Gustavo Vejarano

Job Titles:
  • Expert

Janet Grondin

Job Titles:
  • Stellar Solutions / Stellar Solutions

Joan Rubin

Job Titles:
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Massachusetts Institute of Technology

John Hedrick

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper

John Snoderly

Job Titles:
  • Defense Acquisition University / Defense Acquisition University

Jon Holladay

Job Titles:
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA )

Joseph Marvin

Job Titles:
  • Prime Solutions Group, Inc / Prime Solutions Group, Inc

Joseph R. Wirthlin

Job Titles:
  • Ford Motor Company / Ford Motor Company

Karel Marshall - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Communications Director
  • Director, Communications
  • Engineer at the Aerospace Corporation
Karel Marshall is a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation. As an applied mathematician with a diverse research background, she focuses on blending Model Based Systems Engineering, military utility analysis, and data visualization to deliver technical insights and enable informed decision making. Ms. Marshall holds a MS in Applied and Industrial Mathematics from Towson University and a BS in Mathematics from Andrews University. Outside of work, one can find Karel trying out a new recipe at home, or mentoring future STEM majors and critical thinkers.

Kirsty Akroyd-Wallis

Job Titles:
  • Http: / / Www.Mbda - Systems.Com

Mark J. Kaczmarek

Job Titles:
  • MetaTech Consulting Inc. MetaTech Consulting Inc

Mark TenEyck - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer
Mark TenEyck is an accomplished business executive with 30 years of experience in management, design, fabrication and building. He started his first business at the age of 19 in residential home building and design. He transitioned to an 18-year tenure with Dassault Systemes in management selling innovative engineering solutions. He also designs and buds custom modern warm furniture sold in high end retail stores, is on the Advisory Board at Cerritos College and teaches computer aided design (CATIA) at Roosevelt High School. TenEyck has championed innovative methods for reduction of cost, scrap and environmental impact in product development. He is distinguished by his passion for business, focus on collaborative team building and commitment to delivering results. His contagious enthusiasm instills him and his team members with extraordinary energy and dedication in an environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. A dynamic public speaker, teacher and mentor, Mark is a sought after presenter at meetings, team building events and conferences. He transmits key concepts in business innovation supported by smart adoption of technology to enable business to continually improve their products and processes while reducing their overall costs. Mark is passionate about his work and enjoys encouraging others to experience the dynamic of design and fabrication. He donates his time teaching in Boyle Heights and mentoring First Robotics Teams.

Matthew W. Levert

Job Titles:
  • Federal Aviation Administration ( U.S. )

Michael Dahlberg

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CAB Leadership Team
  • Co - Chair, Corporate Advisory Board
  • Https: / / Www.Kbr.Com / En / Markets / Aerospace - Defense

Michael Green

Job Titles:
  • AM General LLC

Mo Mansouri

Job Titles:
  • Stevens Institute of Technology / Stevens Institute of Technology

Mohsen Salehi

Job Titles:
  • Ways and Means Director

Nazanin Sharifi - VP

Job Titles:
  • Systems Engineer
  • Vice - President
Nazanin Sharifi is a Systems Engineer who works with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems as a Risk and Process Lead to help ensure the success of command and telemetry, communications planning, maintenance, and software sustainment functions for operation and maintenance to support peacetime, contingency, homeland defense, humanitarian assistance, and wartime operations. Nazanin was recruited by Northrop Grumman Mission Systems from Pennsylvania State University. She has worked with Northrop Grumman for 10 years, gaining experience from nano to system of systems level engineering. Nazanin is trained in Six Sigma, certified Greenbelt, and an INCOSE member for 6 years. She has been active in promoted STEM events both in INCOSE Chesapeake and LA Chapters, has volunteered her time to review papers, and is an active INCOSE-LA member. Nazanin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Pennsylvania State University.

Paul Cudney

Job Titles:
  • Registrar

Paul D. Nielsen

Job Titles:
  • Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute / Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute

Peter Sjöberg

Job Titles:
  • Volvo Construction Equipment

René King

Job Titles:
  • Project Performance International ( PPI ) Project Performance International ( PPI )

Richard Zinni

Job Titles:
  • L3Harris Technologies / L3Harris Technologies

Rick Hefner

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Ambassador Coordinator

Robert L. Malone

Job Titles:
  • Boeing Company, the / Boeing Company, the

Ron Giachetti

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CAB Leadership Team
  • Chairman, Corporate Advisory Board

Ryan A. Noguchi

Job Titles:
  • Aerospace Corporation, the / Aerospace Corporation, the

Ryuji Sato

Job Titles:
  • Nissan Motor Co, Ltd

Samantha Bernal

Job Titles:
  • Communications

Sean M. McCoy

Job Titles:
  • Trane Technologies / Trane Technologies

Sergio Luna

Job Titles:
  • Https: / / Www.Utep.Edu / Engineering / Index.Html

Shoichi Shimizu

Job Titles:
  • Cybernet MBSE Co, Ltd

Stephen Guine

Job Titles:
  • Director, Systems Engineering Education
  • Senior Systems Engineer for the Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Systems Engineering Education Director
Stephen Guine is a Senior Systems Engineer for the Northrop Grumman Corporation . He has over 30 years of experience implementing and executing SE and Project Management activities on aerospace, public utility, public health, and nonprofit programs. Stephen is also an adjunct instructor for the Caltech Center for Technology and Management Education and the founder of Kelcey and Company; a strategy and systems engineering consulting firm focused on bringing strategic systems thinking and project execution to community-based nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Stephen is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Takahiro Omori

Job Titles:
  • Https: / / Www.Global.Toshiba / Ww / Technology / Corporate / Cmc.Html

Terry Brown

Job Titles:
  • Analog Devices, Inc. Analog Devices, Inc

Thomas Simms

Job Titles:
  • US Department of Defense

Timothy Swanson

Job Titles:
  • General Electric Aviation / General Electric Aviation

Tomi Okey

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant

Woodrow W. Winchester

Job Titles:
  • Https: / / Professionalprograms.Umbc.Edu / Systems - Engineering

Yuichi Sasaki

Job Titles:
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd